Security camera firm settles allegations of lax data protection and misleading marketing practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that security camera company Verkada implement a comprehensive…
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Federal Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements
She ruled that the agency’s prohibition was too broad. Judge Ada Brown of the Northern Texas U.S. District Court invalidated a rule from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
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FTC Files Brief Supporting Parents’ COPPA Lawsuit
The educational defendent has interpreted COPPA as requiring arbitration rather than court action. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an amicus brief supporting a group of parents who…
Read MoreFTC Settlement Bars Sweepstakes Operator from Further Scams
Perpetrator’s prize promotions defrauded consumers of $28 million worldwide. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Victor Ramirez has agreed to a settlement that permanently bans him from…
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VA Launches Call Center to Protect Veterans from Fraud and Scams
The department establishes the VSAFE website and call center for assistance. The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched resources to help protect U.S. veterans, service members, and their…
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DOJ and FTC Sue TikTok for Child Privacy Law Violations
The agencies allege TikTok collected personal data from children without parental consent, breaching COPPA. The Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), filed a…
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Administration Strike Force on Unfair Pricing Holds Public Meeting
FTC and DOJ partner in discussions on enforcement actions to reduce prices for Americans. The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice held and co-hosted an inaugural…
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Legislation Introduced to Halt OPEC Collaboration
Eligibility for oil and gas leases would be refused to companies that have worked with OPEC. Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Representative Nanette Barragan of California introduced…
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White House Focuses on Child Online Safety in New Administration Initiatives
The Office of Science and Technology Policy will oversee the effort. This week, the White House announced several initiatives to increase protections for children’s privacy and safety online.…
Read MoreFTC Takes Action Against Unfair Franchisor Practices to Protect Small Business Owners
New policies and guidance address illegal contract clauses and undisclosed fees to ensure transparency and fairness in the franchise industry. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated actions…
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